HR People and Business Partner

Acorn Recruitment; Truro; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR People and Business Partner in Truro to shape people strategy and lead transformations. The ideal candidate will have a Chartered MCIPD qualification and extensive experience in HR, employee relations, and organisational development. This senior role offers excellent salary and will operate Monday to Friday on a 6-month contract, focusing on high-performing team development and effective change management.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Ongoing CPD and leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HR, OD, and workforce planning within a complex environment.
• Ability to lead people strategy and transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and compliance with employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the People and OD strategy.
• Manage complex employee relation cases.
• Coach and advise senior leaders on people management.

Skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Organisational change expertise

Employee relations knowledge

Education

Chartered MCIPD or equivalent HR/OD qualification

Job description

HR People and Business Partner

Truro | Salary dependent on experience | Monday to Friday | 6-month contract

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced HR People and Organisational Development Partner to join a respected organisation in Truro.

This is a senior-level leadership role, offering a unique opportunity to shape people strategy, lead transformation, and support the development of high-performing teams. You will act as the lead specialist across People Strategy, Organisational Development (OD), Employee Relations (ER), Recruitment, Retention, and Learning & Development.

Key Duties

• Lead the delivery of the People and OD strategy within your designated area.
• Provide expert advice across all HR, OD, and employee relations matters.
• Manage complex ER cases including performance management, grievances, and tribunal matters.
• Drive workforce planning, organisational design, and talent development initiatives.
• Support business transformation through effective change and project leadership.
• Coach and advise senior leaders and managers on people management and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, organisational policies, and national standards.

Requirements

Essential:

• Chartered MCIPD or equivalent HR/OD qualification or significant experience.
• Proven experience in HR, OD, and workforce planning within a complex, unionised environment.
• Strong expertise in employee relations and organisational change.
• Exceptional influencing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply employment legislation strategically.

Desirable:

• Experience working within large, multifaceted organisations.
• Strong understanding of TUPE regulations.
• Coaching or mediation qualifications highly beneficial.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Senior leadership opportunity with real strategic influence.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and development-focused culture.
• Ongoing CPD and leadership development opportunities.
• Chance to drive positive organisational change and improve outcomes.

Interested?

Apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation where your strategic expertise can make a lasting impact. For more information or a confidential discussion, contact the Acorn by Synergie team today.